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ND SB2156
Bill
Status
Passed
3/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Armstrong
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AI Summary
- Amends North Dakota Century Code section 12.1-32-02.1 to require mandatory prison terms without parole eligibility for offenders who are armed during the commission of felonies.
- Applies when an offender inflicts or attempts to inflict bodily injury with a dangerous weapon, explosive, destructive device, or firearm, or possesses such weapons while committing felonies (excluding simple marijuana possession).
- Requires minimum four-year sentences for class AA, A, or B felonies and minimum two-year sentences for class C felonies when weapon possession is charged, admitted, or found true.
- Applies even when being armed is an element of the offense for which the offender is convicted.
- Allows offenders to participate in release programs during the last six months of their sentences.
Legislative Description
Mandatory sentences for armed offenders.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 03/25
3/25/2015
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/8/2015
Full Bill Text
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